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Earlier this week, one of the concerns among tour operators over the new COVID requirements was that only unvaccinated persons entering Belize were required to provide a negative COVID test result. Well, there is an update on that tonight. The Belize Tourism Board announced this afternoon that effective August ninth, all travelers – meaning vaccinated […]
Written on August 5, 2021 | Posted in
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It’s been months since the Biden Administration took office in the United States, but an ambassador has still not been named to Belize. In fact, Belize has not had a U.S. ambassador since President Obama demitted office back in 2016. Most recently Chargé d’affaires Keith Gilges has been standing in. In July, his mission ended […]
Written on August 5, 2021 | Posted in
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Belizean Olympian Shaun Gill is among several athletes representing the Jewel in the 2021 Summer Olympics in Tokyo. While the track and field star placed fifth in his category of runners, he will not be advancing to the next round of competition. Nonetheless, his achievement, besting out five others has earned the respect and recognition […]
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The mayor of San Ignacio/Santa Elena is at odds with several councillors over their proposal to fire a number of workers. There are currently one hundred and twenty-five employees in the San Ignacio/Santa Elena Town Council, but five P.U.P. councillors, who make up a majority of the council, are petitioning for the termination of twenty […]
Written on August 4, 2021 | Posted in
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Joining Mayor Trapp at the head table today were U.D.P. party leader Patrick Faber, attorney Orson Elrington and deputy U.D.P. chairman, Alberto August. In his statement, Faber says that the terminations so far have likely surpassed the retrenchment exercise under the Esquivel administration. While imploring the P.U.P. councillors to work along with the mayor and […]
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Attorney Orson Elrington has been perusing a number of termination letters from public officers. He says that his law firm has been contacted by over four hundred persons who have been terminated, including those from central and municipal governments as well as various statutory bodies. Orson Elrington, Attorney-at-law “All Belizeans have a fundamental right. […]
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This morning, vendors at Altun Ha told us that the police were there issuing warning to everyone who has booths at the site that come Monday, anyone who is not vaccinated will not be allowed to conduct business on the site. Voice of: Vendor, Altun Ha Archaeological site “There’s an elderly woman who works […]
Written on August 4, 2021 | Posted in
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While more than eighty percent of tourism stakeholders have taken their COVID vaccinations, some of them, along with those remaining unvaccinated have voiced concerns over what they feel are privileges being afforded to unvaccinated tourists taken on “bubble” tours. On Tuesday, tour operator Nickoli Alvarado, who represents the Belize Local Association of Stakeholders in Tourism […]
Written on August 4, 2021 | Posted in
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This week there were reports that the price of flour would be going up, or that certain brands were returning to pre-COVID prices. The rumors created a domino effect with some food vendors raising their prices, while others are adopting a wait-and-see attitude. But when News Five checked with the Bureau of Standards this morning, […]
Written on August 4, 2021 | Posted in
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The National Trade Negotiating Commission has held its first regular meeting in Belmopan. Among the issues representatives addressed were exports to Guatemala and Mexico and a potential trade agreement between Belize and Mexico. Other matters were front of package warning labels, World Trade Organization negotiations on fisheries subsidies, the Trade Facilitation Road Map recently approved […]
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This morning, the September Celebrations Commission launched the theme for the 2021 celebrations. Present were the winners of the annual competition during which the best slogan is selected. Led by Minister of Education and Culture Francis Fonseca, the brief ceremony was held at the House of Culture. News Five’s Isani Cayetano reports. Francis Fonseca, […]
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One of the groups that are now deemed “essential workers” are the employees of business process outsourcing companies or B.P.O.s. As of August first, they too must produce a negative COVID test result every two weeks if they choose to remain unvaccinated. Over at Ready Call Center, C.E.O. Nubia Ramirez says only about five percent […]
Written on August 3, 2021 | Posted in
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Emancipation Day was recognised for the first time this year as a public and bank holiday in Belize. The Ministry of Culture, through the National Institute of Culture and History, has organized a series of activities, including virtual educational events, exhibits, spoken word and drumming sessions surrounding the history of slavery and its abolition. While […]
Written on August 3, 2021 | Posted in
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Of the many activities held so far, an ecumenical service on August first shed light on the original actors in slavery. Interestingly, the churches played a role in slavery. In that virtual service, Bishop Philip Wright of the Anglican Diocese in Belize shared those historical details and called for change. Bishop Philip Wright, President, […]
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Outside of getting communities more involved, it’s about changing the “crab-in-a-barrel” mentality. Director of the Institute for Social and Cultural Research, Nigel Encalada says that it is time for all persons, including those of afro-descent, to take their place as leaders at all levels of society. Nigel Encalada, Director, Institute for Social and Cultural […]
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We are only just beginning the month of August and there are already concerns among tour guides over what they feel is unfair treatment compared to the tourists they escort around Belize. In fact, some tour operators say visitors have more freedom than they do. One spokesman appeared on Channel Five’s Open your Eyes this […]
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Belizeans of all ages are invited to enter a regional art competition. Today, McNab Design Limited and the Caribbean Community Climate Change Centre announced the “Speak Up” Campaign, aimed at boosting the voice of the Caribbean on climate change. The release says that as a combination of island states and coastal territories, the Caribbean is […]
Written on August 3, 2021 | Posted in
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The Ministry of Health and Wellness is celebrating World Breastfeeding Week with educational sessions at hospitals, social media campaigns, and the certification of two polyclinics as Mother and Baby Friendly. Additionally, in collaboration with its partners UNICEF, INCAP, PAHO and Bottom Dalla, the Nutrition Unit will be active the entire month of August to highlight […]
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The Belize Sugar Industries, A.S.R. Group is processing its final delivery of sugar cane for the season. The company does not yet know how much sugar was produced in total for the season, but says the cane supply rebounded by up to thirty percent, after a poor crop in 2020. Vice President for International Relations […]
Written on July 30, 2021 | Posted in
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In the off season, B.S.I/A.S.R. says they will be making a twenty million dollars investment to improve facilities. These upgrades will include the water treatment plant to improve the quality of discharge that goes into the New River. Director of Finance at the company Shawn Chavarria spoke on this. Shawn Chavarria , Director of […]
Written on July 30, 2021 | Posted in
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The press also asked about the company’s decision to move its sugar loading operations from the Port of Belize to the Big Creek Port. The company asserts that this will be good for the industry and ultimately the cane farmers who will reportedly see greater returns. B.S.I./A.S.R. says the decision was not influenced by any […]
Written on July 30, 2021 | Posted in
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We also spoke to C.E.O. at the Port of Belize Limited, Andy Lane, who faults the Government of Belize for turning a blind eye to the 2006 M.O.U. with Toledo Enterprises. Andy Lane, CEO, Port of Belize Limited “In my opinion, BSI/ ASR has done nothing wrong. What has been done wrong is that […]
Written on July 30, 2021 | Posted in
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We also asked C.E.O. Lane about ongoing negotiations between P.B.L. and the C.W.U. collective bargaining agreement. Discussions began on Wednesday and have been ongoing for the past three days. When we spoke to C.E.O. Lane before today’s meeting, he noted that an agreement has been reached for up to ten of the twenty points in […]
Written on July 30, 2021 | Posted in
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And while negotiations are ongoing, C.W.U.’s twenty-one day notice of intended strike action comes due August third. C.E.O. Lane is hopeful, however, that it will be business as usual at the Port of Belize on Tuesday. Andy Lane, CEO, Port of Belize Limited “That notice matures on the third of August, so Tuesday of […]
Written on July 30, 2021 | Posted in
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Have you ever wondered what it is like to be a visitor in your own country? Well one of News Five’s own reporters was chosen for Belize Tourism Board’s Belizean Traveller 2021 campaign. His area of the country was the West. In this first episode, Duane Moody takes you along for ride, giving you an […]
Written on July 30, 2021 | Posted in
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